Ex-AG Mandelblit's Testimony in Netanyahu Trial Sparks Controversy
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit's testimony in the Netanyahu trial has drawn criticism from attorney David Peter, who claims Mandelblit admitted to knowing about illegal investigative tactics. Peter stated that Mandelblit proceeded with the indictment against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu despite awareness of issues like illegal wiretaps. The police reportedly expected Netanyahu to concede, but his refusal led to the trial, according to Peter. Mandelblit's testimony also included criticism of specific police actions during the investigation.
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- Former AG Avichai Mandelblit's testimony in the Netanyahu trial has sparked controversy.
- Attorney David Peter claims Mandelblit admitted to knowing about illegal investigative tactics.
- Peter stated Mandelblit proceeded with the indictment despite awareness of illegal wiretaps.
- Police reportedly expected Netanyahu to "surrender," according to Peter.
- Mandelblit's testimony included criticism of specific police investigative actions.
Attorney David Peter commented on former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit's dramatic testimony in the Netanyahu trial, stating that in a proper legal system, the proceedings would have concluded within two weeks. Peter argued that Mandelblit admitted to knowing about illegal actions by law enforcement during the investigation, including illegal wiretaps and investigative tactics, but proceeded with the indictment against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Mandelblit's testimony, as reported, included criticism of police investigators for specific actions. These included the wiretapping of Natan Eyal, the use of Pegasus-style technology, which the former AG stated he was unaware of at the time and did not approve of retrospectively, and a problematic investigative tactic involving an associate of Nir Hefetz. Mandelblit confirmed that in hindsight, he would not have approved certain serious actions.
Peter suggested that the investigation was a "witch hunt" and cited senior police officer Yoav Telem's testimony that investigators did not expect the case to go to trial. According to Peter, the police believed Netanyahu would "surrender," but since he did not, the truth is now being revealed. The article also briefly mentions a contrasting personal statement by Professor Yuval Albashan.
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